New Librarian in the House at Florence

Hello Everyone,
I'm the new librarian here at the Florence location and I'm thrilled to be here!!
I come to you from the main library at the University of Cincinnati where I was a Student Supervisor in the Reference and Instructional Services Department.
I spent many hours a week at the reference desk where I was given the opportunity to help students with all sorts of problems, including how to use microsoft applications, citing sources, researching topics, and finding articles. I love to help students with all types of library, research, or writing problems.
So come on by and lets work it out together!
-Zarleen Watts

The Lost Art of the Short Story?

In theory, the short story seems like the perfect way for a person to read without making a big commitment. So why aren’t short stories more popular? It seems that hearing the phrase “short story” is an immediate turn-off to students who are browsing for reading materials. It may be that this is just the result of residual trauma from an unhappy high school English class. Or maybe you haven’t had the opportunity to read many short stories in the past. Whatever the case may be, short stories are an easy way to read even if you don’t think you have the time.

Regardless of the reason for this fear of the short story, Southwestern College owns some great collections. If you aren’t sure that this genre is for you, maybe one of these books can help to change your mind:
Freedom in this Village
Me Talk Pretty One Day
The Things They Carried
Flash Fiction
Points of View
The Thing Around Your Neck
25 and Under
Black-Eyed Susans

If you have questions or would like to check out one of these books, talk to your Librarian!